be light on something

be light on (something)

To have or use something sparingly. I hope this horror movie is light on the gore. Personally, I don't like a book that's light on character development. This mimosa is light on the champagne, and I'm OK with that—I'm not a big drinker.

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be light on something

not have enough of something: We seem to be light on fuel.

See also: light, on, something

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